Ho Chi Minh City

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr. Life in the alley. Women selling full moon cakes and chè. They have been running their business since the early 70s, and they're going strong.
Saigon, Binh Thanh District.

 

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr. A plate of broken rice, ribs, and egg rolls for $1.30. This may explain why some of the international fast-food chains are not doing well.

 

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr

 

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr

 

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr

 

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr

 

[Guy Pinhas]

Do you think those will turn into tenements as they sometimes do here in Europe? Or are people pushed out to make room for offices? Just curious, that's all 🙂

Thanks for the info on the gear.

Thanks, Guy. Sure, with the difference that in SE Asia, these developments are implemented at a breakneck speed: its entire neighborhoods, instead of one apartment building at a time. Most of the above pictures were taken with, either a Fuji X-T1 or a Fuji X-H1. Click on the pictures to see the lenses used. Cheers, OtL

 

[Out to Lunch]

The younger generation can no longer afford to buy or rent a house or an apartment in the old city. The economy is booming and Ho Chi Minh City -now with some 10 million inhabitants, continues to grow rapidly and many local and international private investors are jumping into the real estate market to meet the demand for housing and to make a profit. As anywhere else, the well-to-do will manage the changes, while low and middle-income families will need some support -like access to mortgages, to make a successful transition. Cheers, OtL

 

[Guy Pinhas]

Thanks OtL!

The younger generation can no longer afford to buy or rent a house or an apartment in the old city. The economy is booming and Ho Chi Minh City -now with some 10 million inhabitants, continues to grow rapidly and many local and international private investors are jumping into the real estate market to meet the demand for housing and to make a profit. As anywhere else, the well-to-do will manage the changes, while low and middle-income families will need some support -like access to mortgages, to make a successful transition. Cheers, OtL

 

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr. Shopping from the saddle at the vegetable shop. Ba Chieu Market.

 

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr. The convenience store, Ba Chieu Market.

 

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr. Shopping from the saddle, waiting for my box of Tiger Beer. Ba Chieu Market. The beer costs the same in the nearby mega superstore but I
prefer to support the local sellers: think globally, drink locally. Cheers, OtL

 

[Majki]

Drink localy, share photos globally!🙂 awesome threat

 

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr. Ba Chieu Market just before the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr. At the local drive-in pharmacy.

 

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr. A local market street near my house.

 

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr. A local market street near my house.

 

[raydm6]

Very nice to see these. Love the open markets and seeing the food and culture and infrastructure and people.

I've been corresponding with a nice lady this past year who resides in Phnom Phen, Cambodia (we were introduced by her best friend here in the USA who I worked with). I have never been to Southeast Asia and look forward to a trip there to see her once the quarantine is lifted and it's safe to travel. These photographs remind me of the photos she sends to me. It may be awhile though.

Please post more.

 

[Out to Lunch]

Thanks, raydm6. I suppose that the main characteristic Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City share is rapid change.

 

[Out to Lunch]

Out to Lunch, on Flickr. Market sellers. 99% of the market sellers are women.